Busy weekend for Albion Public Safety, as city logs over 50 calls for service
By Kara DeChalk Contributing Writer At Monday’s City council meeting, Albion Department of Public Safety Chief Aaron Phipps gave an overview of the weekend’s events. Amid two days of seemingly non-stop mobile nuisance parties, commonly referred to as X-Train parties,…
Protestors gather at Michigan Ave. and Wildwood in Jackson
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Several protestors gathered at the curving corner of Michigan Ave. and Wildwood Ave., as it becomes Washington St. in downtown Jackson, on Thursday evening, June 12. Based on their signage, this was a pro-democracy, pro-Constitution,…
Mike’s Musings: Moving woes, why do I keep doing it?
For some reason I feel the need to move from one house to another, or one office to another, every few years. This time my fiancé and I, decided to move from our condo to a house on an acre…
High school golf for AR June 13 2025
The “drought” is over for Lumen Christi Catholic High School boys’ golf. Lumen Christi won its 16th state title in golf – all coached by Dave Swartout – with a two-day total of 626 at The Meadows Golf Course on…
Joseph O’Rourke appears in court for May 16 shooting case
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Joseph O’Rourke appeared at a continued Preliminary Exam on Thursday June 12, before Hon. Allison Bates, in the 12th District Court. The original exam was adjourned on Friday June 6 due to a possible self-incrimination…
At the old dam site, Concord Mill Pond is shrinking away
By Ken Wyatt If this week’s events don’t mean the end of the Concord Mill Pond, they are a clear wake-up call: Fix the dam or lose the mill pond for good. Tuesday’s Concord Village Council meeting focused attention on…
Local bookstores stand the test of time
By Sylvia Benavidez The ease of access to the internet through electronic pads, smart phones, and computers gives bookstores a run for their money. Although local bookstore owners report the love of books is still alive and well even in…
Mike’s Musings: My Father My Hero
(I wrote this a few years ago but wanted share it again. Heck I might share this column over and over for years to come. The man meant so much to me)This week I give pause to reflect on my…
Ribbon cutting held for new housing in Albion
Photo by albionmich.net A ribbon cutting was held Thursday morning at 312 Fitch Street in Albion to celebrate the completion of a new modular home built through a partnership between the City of Albion, MSHDA, and Norfolk Homes. About 20…
Teenager in critical condition after gunshot wound to the head
A 16-year-old male is in critical condition after a gunshot wound to the head early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:28 a.m. June 4 to the…
Marshall High School Commencement ceremonies introduce 177 graduates and new principal
By Sylvia Benavidez The huge 2025 sign hung on Marshal High School’s Athletic Field, Thursday, May 29, as students lined up for their last moments as high school seniors. The crowds filled with parents, neighbors, and friends cheering on the…
Jackson police officer safes choking child
Officer Warren Johnson, the Jackson Police Department liaison officer for the Middle School at Parkside was acknowledged last week for saving a child’s life. “I can not thank this man enough for his service! Officer Johnson has done it again!…
Albion street construction continues
According to the city’s official outreach brochure, the goals of the project include: Replacing undersized and aging water mains, Upgrading lead water services, Improving fire flow capacity, installing a new 1-million-gallon elevated water storage tank, and performing bridge preventative maintenance…
Owner of The Parlour ice cream shop reacts to recent events
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer On Sunday May 25, Scott Pienta, owner of The Parlour of Jackson, made a gruesome discovery in the back storage area of the ice cream and specialty shop: a macabre collection of dead and frozen…
Traffic hazard in Clark Lake leads to OWI, drug charges
Two Jackson men were arrested Saturday, June 1 on alcohol and drug charges near Clark Lake after leaving a pontoon and trailer in the road. According to a press release from Columbia Charter Township Police Department officers were dispatched at…
Two Sheriff’s recruits graduate from Police Academy
Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette recently announced the graduation of recruit deputies Riley Jones and Lauren Meyer from the 115th Police Academy at Lansing Community College. Both Jones and Meyer began their journey in the Jackson County Office of the…
Brooklyn residents arraigned on controlled substance charges
Columbia Township Police officers arrested Brooklyn residents 35-year-old David L. Farmer Jr., and 30-year-old Shea N. Hopper June 1 on outstanding warrants. According to a press release from the Columbia Charter Township Police Department, The officers recognized the two as…
Mike’s Musings: Emphasis on education in 2026 election
Rick Snyder’s Vision for Education: A Bold Step for the 2026 ElectionChampioning the Future of LearningIn the rapidly shifting landscapes of politics and policy, it is rare to encounter a leader who prioritizes the foundational pillars of society—education being chief…
Councilmember reacts to Jackson shootings
Photo by Elizabeth Ferszt Cash collection for Anthony Owens at Royal Party Store By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Four shootings in Jackson have resulted in three deaths and five wounded in less than a month. John Lusch, age 45, of…
Marshall pre-graduation parade through Albion
Photo by AlbionMich.net Smiles, cheers, and school pride lit up Albion’s Superior Street Wednesday as Marshall High School seniors paraded downtown in their caps and gowns. Friends, families, and community members lined the sidewalks to celebrate the Class of 2025,…
